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DE05 OHP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,788 mi
Last recorded124,788 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 124,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,079 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 110,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 102,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,192 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 May 2012 46,803 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,429 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DE05 OHP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 OHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 OHP registered?

DE05 OHP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DE05 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OHP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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